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Degrees to Launch Any Career

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College for Less

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Your Home Away From Home

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Two Campuses to Serve You

SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Southwestern Michigan College is a small college with big opportunities. The 240-acre campus is safe, beautiful, and always busy with activities. Experience it for yourself—all while getting a high-quality education you can take anywhere.

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Campus Living at Its Finest

Our suite-style residence halls are some of the nicest in the state! Apply for housing now for your best chance at securing a room. 

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Michigan Reconnect expanded age group to include more Michigan residents.

Free or Reduced Tuition for Adults

Michigan Reconnect has expanded it's program! If you're at least 21 and a Michigan resident, you may be eligible for free or reduced tuition.

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Before you come for your in-person tour, get a bird's eye view of our Dowagiac and Niles Campuses.

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Upcoming Events

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November 14, 2024

New Student Orientation

Planning to start at SMC in Spring 2025? Don't miss New Student Orientation!

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Register for Spring Classes!

October 28, 2024 - January 17, 2025

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November 14, 2024

New Student Orientation

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

November 27, 2024 - November 29, 2024

Thanksgiving Break

2024 Holiday Concert on December 7

December 07, 2024

Holiday Band & Choir Concert

Happy Holidays from Southwestern Michigan College

December 13, 2024 - January 02, 2025

Holiday Break

Enjoy your spring break and come back to SMC refreshed and ready to finish the semester!

March 31, 2025 - April 04, 2025

Spring Break

Southwestern Michigan College is closed on Good Friday. Enjoy a blessed Easter with family and friends.

April 18, 2025

Good Friday

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May 01, 2025

Spring Collage Concert

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FAST FACTS

2,000

Students

$6,210

Avg. Annual Tuition and Fees

Mascot

Ronnie Roadrunner

1964

Founded

240-Acre

Dowagiac Campus

Motto

Knowledge for All

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